Malaysian church official in ‘Allah’ ban case says his lawyer’s office broken into, ransacked

Lawyers’ office in ‘Allah’ case ransacked

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A church official says burglars have ransacked the office of the lawyers who are fighting for Christians’ right to use the word “Allah” to refer to God in this Muslim-majority country.

Self-help expert’s lawyers say criminal negligence didn’t cause 3 Arizona sweat lodge deaths

Lawyers: No crime at fatal Ariz. sweat lodge

NY court OKs lawsuit accusing record companies of scheming to boost Internet music prices

NY court OKs Internet music sales lawsuit

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York has revived a lawsuit that accuses major record labels controlling 80 percent of U.S. digital music sales of scheming to charge high prices.

TVA says it may need a year to prepare for lawsuits in coal ash spill case

TVA says it may need a year to prepare case

What are you planning for Sainik Farm, court asks

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Wednesday criticised the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not making it clear whether it wanted to regularize or demolish a part of Sainik Farms in south Delhi.

Court ask why maternity benefits not publicized

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the government to explain why adequate steps are not taken to publicise the maternity benefits available to the public.

Court slaps fine of Rs.1 lakh on Barista

NEW DELHI - Coffee chain Barista was Wednesday fined Rs.1 lakh by a consumer court for not disclosing how much coffee was there in a mug.

No direct arrests: Pakistani Supreme Court tells intelligence agencies

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Supreme Court Wednesday restrained the intelligence agencies from making direct arrests and asked them to approach the respective police stations for this.

Mass. parents accused of giving overdose to 4-year-old daughter to be tried separately

Mass. parents to be tried separately in OD case

Delayed justice causes violence: Soli Sorabjee

NEW DELHI - Justice delayed forces people to resort to violence and pick up the gun, former attorney general of India Soli Sorabjee said Wednesday.

BMW Oracle takes Alinghi back to court over sails in move that could delay America’s Cup again

BMW Oracle takes Alinghi back to court over sails

Jan 19 deadline for STARS Foundation 2010 Impact Awards

LONDON - London-based charity STARS Foundation has set a Jan 19 deadline for applications for its 2010 Impact Awards from organisations working with disadvantaged children in South Asia.

Deaths in juvenile home natural: Delhi government

NEW DELHI - The deaths of 12 inmates of a state-run juvenile home in one month were natural, the Delhi government said Wednesday in its reply to a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) notice.

Cherie Blair visits Delhi for cause of widows

NEW DELHI - Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, visited Delhi Wednesday to create awareness about the plight of widows and to garner support for them.

Ensure night shelter for Delhi’s homeless, court tells MCD

NEW DELHI - Slamming the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for being insensitive, the Delhi High Court Wednesday asked it to provide shelter to homeless people whose night refuge was demolished by the civic agency despite the chilling winter.

Full apex court to decide on RTI appeal

NEW DELHI - Chief Justice Of India K.G. Balakrishnan Wednesday said the decision to appeal against the Delhi High Court’s verdict, bringing his office within the ambit of the Right to Information Act, would be taken by a full bench of the Supreme Court.

Sikhs in Britain fight ban on bearded boxers

LONDON - Sikh groups in Britain have threatened costly legal action over an order banning bearded amateur boxers from the ring.

“Let CBI take action against M K Subba” says Supreme Court

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it is left for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take appropriate action against controversial MP M K Subba.

Jharkhand to hold first panchayat polls

RANCHI - Thanks to the Supreme Court, Jharkhand can now hold its first panchayat polls.

Officials get consular access to detained Indians in China

NEW DELHI - Indian officials Wednesday got consular access to 21 Indians detained in Shenzhen by Chinese authorities five days ago for allegedly smuggling diamonds.

Princess Caroline of Monaco to testify at husband’s trial in Germany

Princess Caroline to testify at husband’s trial

GOP donor Alex Spanos’ sons to pay millions in settling federal lawsuit for accessible housing

Housing advocates settle suit for disabled renters

ABC leads GLAAD awards nominees, including ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Modern Family’

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ among GLAAD nominees

LOS ANGELES — For the fourth year running, the ABC television network leads nominees for media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.